Date: 02 Dec 2001 09:20:16 -0100 From: Essetee <Essetee@pandora.be> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: recommended way to update Message-ID: <1007288416.5079.4.camel@serge.mandel.edu> In-Reply-To: <20011202010504.B5568@xor.obsecurity.org> References: <200112020842.fB28gMA25076@syndicate.tek-shop.com> <20011202010504.B5568@xor.obsecurity.org>
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On Sun, 2001-12-02 at 10:05, Kris Kennaway wrote: > On Sun, Dec 02, 2001 at 12:37:40AM -0800, Eric wrote: > > I'm wondering if there is a preferred way to update (non system) software on > > a BSD box. > > > > specifically, I'm using mozilla .9.3 and I noticed that .9.6 is out. I've > > also heard the KDE 2.2.2 will be out soon (if not already). > > > > Do I have to wait for a freebsd version of this software to arrive, or can it > > be installed now? > > I don't know what you mean by this. > > > And how? Should I delete the old packages and install new ones? Or will > > installing new on top of old be Ok. > > Use portupgrade to upgrade your ports - it's by far the easiest way. > > > Is there anything stopping me from downloading the source and compiling it? > > No. > > > Will it put things in the proper places, or is that my job. > > Yes, it will probably do things differently than the port will, may be > missing essential patches, may not even compile, and you won't be able > to uninstall it. Still want to do it on your own? :) > > > Should I sync my ports tree? > > It would seem to be a necessary prerequisite for installing an updated > port :-) > > > There doesn't seem to be any good documentation on updating software. There's > > lots of good stuff on installing and deleting, but no upgrades. This is > > especially more difficult when you deal with linux compatibility issues. > > There's documentation if you look for it..it can surely be improved. > Perhaps once you figure it out you'll submit some updates. After all, > that's the only way FreeBSD gets improved, is if people like yourself > contribute their time and knowledge to the community. > > Kris To upgrade correctly, you must have a updated ports-tree. Install the ports portupgrade and pkg_tarup. After this, just run portupgrade -N mozilla, and freebsd will do the rest for you. If you have problems to install pkg_tarup try to install it from the packages. Just do pkg_add -r pkg_tarup. -- Essetee -- Roeselare -- Belgium http://users.pandora.be/serge.terryn MSN : Essetee@hotmail.com -- ICQ : 763290 FreeBSD, The Power To Serve To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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